Plymouth City Council Local Authority Building Control (LABC) is looking for an exceptional Principal Registered Building Inspector to play a leading role in shaping one of the South West’s most dynamic cities. We’re keen to build the capability and capacity across the service to embrace the changes and challenges ahead.
This is more than a just a job—it’s an opportunity to take ownership of a diverse and high-profile portfolio, working across everything from large-scale residential developments to complex, multi-storey and high-rise mixed-use schemes. You’ll be supported to further enhance your professional standing, with access to ongoing training and development to maintain and expand your registered project class portfolio.
Based in Plymouth, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking LABC team committed to delivering safe, sustainable, and compliant buildings across a city renowned for its waterfront setting, maritime heritage and growing economy.
What we offer
- A salary aligned with your experience, qualifications and level of registration
- Structured support to help you achieve or maintain higher levels of accreditation
- A collaborative, supportive team culture where your expertise is valued
- Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance
- A comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave and pension
We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK
Why Plymouth?
Working here means more than professional fulfilment. Plymouth offers an exceptional quality of life—combining coastal living with a vibrant cultural scene, excellent amenities and easy access to the natural beauty of Devon and Cornwall.
As a Principal RBI with Plymouth City Council, you’ll have a genuine impact—helping to shape the city’s future while ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance for its communities.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting difference, we’d like to hear from you. For an informal chat or for more information, please contact either Guy Cooper (guy.cooper@plymouth) or Graham Chinn (graham.chinn@plymouth.gov.uk)
Closing date: Sunday 31st May 2026
What you’ll be doing
You’ll operate at a Principal level, bringing expertise, leadership and assurance to a wide range of building control activities:
- Registered with the BSR at Class 2E, as a minimum, and actively maintaining competency standards
- Leading inspections across domestic and commercial projects to ensure full compliance with Building Regulations
- Overseeing applications and delivering timely, high-quality regulatory decisions
- Responding to dangerous structures and providing critical on-site expertise
- Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to support successful project delivery
- Contributing to the evolution of building control policies and best practices
- Mentoring and developing junior team members, setting the standard through your leadership
Class 2 (2A-2E) minimum and
with clear evidence of a
commitment to maintenance of
competency and continuous
professional development.
▪ Degree or equivalent in Surveying
or similar. Membership of a
relevant professional institute,
such as the Royal Institute of
Chartered Surveyors, Chartered
Association of Building Engineers,
Chartered Institute of Building,
or required to start the process
of applying for and working
towards such membership within
6 months of your start date for
the post.
▪ Full driving license
▪ CSCS Card or equivalent health
& safety accreditation and
developed knowledge of safe
working practices for
construction sites and Working
at Height
Grade J
Valid registration with the BSR at
Class 2 (2A-2F) and Class 3 (G-H) minimum and with clear
evidence of a commitment to
maintenance of competency and
continuous professional
development.
qualification
Class 4 Building Inspector
Technical Manager
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